Look up: uvulo-

1. uvulo-
   The uvula, usually the uvula palatina. ... See: staphylo-. ... Origin: L. Uvula ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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2. uvulo-
   Type: Term Definitions: 1. The uvula.
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3. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
   Don't bother with the pronunciation - say UPPP or U-triple P instead! The operation that cuts away part of the soft palate and side wall of the pharynx (or throat) in an attempt to reduce snoring volumes. Not very effective and extremely painful.
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4. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
   Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A type of operation designed to tighten up flabby tissues and enlarge the upper air passages. The operation involves reshaping the uvula (uvulo-), soft palate (-palato-) and throat (-pharyngo-). The uvula is a small piece of soft tissue that can be seen dangling down from ...
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5. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
   Synonym for palatopharyngoplasty ... <procedure> Surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue in selected cases of snoring, with or without sleep apnea. ... This technique has proven effective in approximately 50% of cases, when undertaken to cure sleep apnea. Pharmacolog...
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6. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
   (u″vu-lo-pal″ә-to″fә-ring´go-plas″te) palatopharyngoplasty.
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7. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
   uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopalatoplasty 1. The surgical trimming back of excess palatal and pharyngeal tissue which is done to widen the airway and relieve obstructive sleep apnea or severe snoring. 2. Surgery to excise the uvula, part of the soft palate and the tonsils. It is done to help pe...
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8. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
   Type: Term Pronunciation: yū′vyū-lō-pal′ă-tō-fa-rin′gō-plas′tē Synonyms: palatopharyngoplasty
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9. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
   , , | MeshID = | OPS301 = | OtherCodes = | HCPCSlevel2 = --> `Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty` (also known by the abbreviations `UPPP` and `UP3`) is a surgical procedure used to remove tissue in the throat. It involves the removal of tissues which may or may not include: How UPPP is administered : Patient...
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10. uvulopalatoplasty
    Synonym for palatopharyngoplasty ... <procedure> Surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue in selected cases of snoring, with or without sleep apnea. ... This technique has proven effective in approximately 50% of cases, when undertaken to cure sleep apnea. Pharmacolog...
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11. uvulopalatoplasty
    uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopalatoplasty 1. The surgical trimming back of excess palatal and pharyngeal tissue which is done to widen the airway and relieve obstructive sleep apnea or severe snoring. 2. Surgery to excise the uvula, part of the soft palate and the tonsils. It is done to help pe...
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12. uvulopalatoplasty
    Type: Term Pronunciation: yū′vyū-lō-pal′ă-tō-plas′tē Synonyms: palatoplasty
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13. Uvulopalatoplasty
    , | MeshID = | OPS301 = | OtherCodes = | HCPCSlevel2 = --> Uvulopalatoplasty is a surgical procedure performed with the aim of reducing or eliminating snoring. It is an out-patient procedure, in which a laser is used to remove parts or all of the uvula at the rear of the mouth. The surgery usually r...
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14. uvuloptosis
    Relaxation or elongation of the uvula. ... Synonym: falling palate, staphylodialysis, staphyloptosis, uvulaptosis. ... Origin: uvulo-+ G. Ptosis, a falling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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15. uvuloptosis
    (u″vu-lop-to´sis) (u″vu-lo-to´sis) a relaxed, pendulous state of the uvula.
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16. uvuloptosis
    uvuloptosis, uvulaptosis Relaxation or elongation of the uvula (central tag-like structure hanging down from the edge of the soft palate or roof of the mouth). Cross references of word families that are derived directly, or indirectly, from: 'grape, grapes': acin-; racem-; staphyl-; uveo-.
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17. uvuloptosis
    Type: Term Pronunciation: yū′vyū-lop-tō′sis Definitions: 1. Relaxation or elongation of the uvula. Synonyms: falling palate, staphylodialysis, staphyloptosis, uvulaptosis
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18. uvulotome
    An instrument for cutting the uvula. ... Synonym: uvulatome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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19. uvulotome
    uvulatome, uvulotome An instrument for cutting the uvula.
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20. uvulotome
    Type: Term Pronunciation: yū′vyū-lō-tōm Definitions: 1. An instrument for cutting the uvula. Synonyms: uvulatome
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21. uvulotomy
    <procedure> Any cutting operation on the uvula. ... Origin: uvulo-+ G. Tome, a cutting ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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22. uvulotomy
    (u″vu-lot´ә-me) the cutting off of the uvula or a part of it.
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23. uvulotomy
    uvulatomy, uvulotomy Any cutting operation on the uvula.
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24. uvulotomy
    Type: Term Pronunciation: yū-vyū-lot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Any cutting operation on the uvula.
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25. Uvulotomy
    | MeshID = | OPS301 = | OtherCodes = | HCPCSlevel2 = --> A `uvulotomy` or `staphylotomy` is any cutting operation performed on the uvula. The procedure was performed in European medieval medicine. The Norwegian Eiríkr Hákonarson bled to death following such an operation. Uvulotomy is employed ...
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